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Raiders Spent $76.5M on LBs… Will Nakobe Dean & Quay Walker Be Worth It?

17 Mar 2026

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Did the Raiders just fix one of their biggest weaknesses on defense?Las Vegas made a major investment in free agency, spending $76.5 million to bring in linebackers Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker to completely reshape the middle of their defense.So the big question is…Will it actually work?In this episode of the Silver & Black Sports Network Podcast, Jesse Merrick brings in Ross Tucker (Ross Tucker Football Podcast / Former NFL Player/NFL Analyst of Eagles) and Mike Heller (Packers reporter) to deliver a true deep dive into both players — beyond the box score.This is not surface-level analysis.We break down what these guys have actually put on tape and what Raider Nation should expect in 2026.🧠 What we cover:• Why the Raiders targeted Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker• What each player does best — and where they still need to improve• How they fit into Rob Leonard’s defensive system• How their skillsets complement each other• What this means for the rest of the Raiders defense👇 QUESTION FOR RAIDER NATIONWho are you more excited to see in Silver & Black:Nakobe Dean or Quay Walker?Drop your answer in the comments.CHAPTERS00:00 DID THE RAIDERS FIX THEIR LB CORE?02:17 NAKOBE DEAN BREAKDOWN W/ ROSS TUCKER19:50 QUAY WALKER BREAKDOWN W/ MIKE HELLER🔔 Subscribe for More Raiders CoverageIf you're new here, welcome to Silver & Black Sports Network — your home for in-depth Raiders analysis, film breakdowns, and insider conversations.👉 Subscribe so you don’t miss a show.📰 FREE RAIDERS NEWSLETTERGet weekly Raiders insight delivered straight to your inbox every Friday:https://SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com📲 Follow SBSNX: https://twitter.com/JesseSBSNInstagram: https://instagram.com/SilverAndBlackSportsNetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@silverandblacksportsnetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Silver-Black-Sports-Network/61563125927573/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Raiders Spent $76.5M on LBs… Will Nakobe Dean & Quay Walker Be Worth It?

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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